Nov 18, 2024 | News, Racing, TBD
At Tampa Bay Downs, Opening Day is always an occasion for celebration. The return of Thoroughbred race horses to Florida’s west coast — accompanied by dozens of trainers and jockeys who thrive on competition — enlivens the Bay Area’s sporting scene each...
Oct 31, 2024 | News, Racing, TBD
OLDSMAR, FL. – If Skippylongstocking wins the $1-million Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile on Saturday, trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr., may look back on his Grade III Michelob Ultra Challenger Stakes victory on March 9 at Tampa Bay Downs as his launching pad to glory....
Aug 28, 2024 | News, Racing, TBD
OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs horsemen and horsewomen will be competing for more money than ever when the 2024-2025 meet begins on Wednesday, Nov. 20, with an extra emphasis on raising the profile (and the bank accounts) of Florida-breds. The Oldsmar oval has boosted...
Mar 27, 2024 | News, Racing, TBD
Thoroughbred racing continues Friday with a nine-race card beginning at 12:19 p.m. Racing will be conducted Saturday, as well, before Tampa Bay Downs closes for Easter on Sunday. The track will then resume its Wednesday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday schedule on April 3, with...
Feb 3, 2024 | News, Racing, TBD
LDSMAR, FL. – Something about the Grade III, $175,000 Tampa Bay Stakes brings out the best in Hall of Fame trainer Claude “Shug” McGaughey’s horses. After winning the race three times in four years from 2016-2019, McGaughey sent one of his stable stars to Tampa Bay...
Jan 13, 2024 | News, Racing, TBD
OLDSMAR, FL. – As the field turned for home in the 26th running of the $125,000 Pasco Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs with five of the six horses virtually abreast, an enthusiastic crowd braced for a fantastic finish. They got it, but maybe not the sort most were...
